SUBJECT:
Title
General Fund - Public Safety Radio - $74,900
Body
INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
Lisa Cahill, Director
Public Safety Communications
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Requesting to reallocate savings within Contract Services, Communication Services and Utility Services to Repairs and Maintenance to accommodate the purchase and installation of CAM-LOCK systems at the following radio tower locations: Dunnellon Water Tower, Classic Mile Tower, and Pistol Range Tower. This is based on recommendations developed in response to challenges encountered during the 2024 hurricane season. At that time, generator failures at three of our tower locations significantly disrupted operations.
One of the key mitigation measures identified was the installation of CAM-LOCK systems to facilitate a quicker and more efficient transition from a failed generator to a mobile backup unit. This upgrade is essential for reducing downtime and ensuring service continuity during emergency events. The benefits of this solution have already been demonstrated at the Pinnacle site, where the CAM-LOCK installation allowed for a rapid switchover and helped maintain operational stability.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Approve attached Budget Amendment Resolution.
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